RebeccasReads.com reviews The Midlife Bible

The Midlife Bible: A Woman's Survival Guide

Michael P. Goodman, M.D.
Robert D. Reed Publishers (2007)
ISBN 9781931741828
Reviewed by Allison King for RebeccasReads (5/08)

As I began reading “The Midlife Bible: A Woman’s Survival Guide,” I felt as though Dr. Goodman was reading my mind. Menopause had always been a ‘hushed’ topic that you didn’t discuss as I was growing up. Dr. Goodman discusses alternatives to normal drug options for menopause and other health issues that arise in midlife for women. As a woman about to go through ‘the change’ myself, it scares me that I might not be aware of all of the options for health issues that may arise. This book has given me a step forward in being more informed and confident when going in to a doctor’s office.

Dr. Goodman writes in a simple language that makes it easy to understand the abundance of information he gives out in this book. He covers many health topics that a ‘midlife’ woman might go through from the different phrases of menopause to sexuality, bone density and insomnia. He talks about not only the drug options available to assist in getting through different medical conditions, but notes how much a change of lifestyle (food and exercise) can be beneficial too. I liked how Dr. Goodman was very open to referencing and referring to other doctor’s theories, books and websites to go to for more information on specific topics.

I would recommend this book for all women and even men to read to get a better understanding of how this midlife event can change the lives of everyone around you. Dr. Goodman has even written a book for men on the topic called “MEN-opause: The Book for MEN.”

“The Midlife Bible: A Woman’s Survival Guide” has given me hope that there are doctors still out there that are willing to listen to their patients and give alternative treatment options. The author ‘gets it’ that not all women (or men) are alike and should not be given a standard treatment, but look at options that may be best for that individual person. As a woman in the society we live in now, we need to be informed and prepared to put our foot down when it comes to our own health decisions.

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